London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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The Home Office recorded 781 migrant arrivals in 10 boats on Wednesday, the highest single-day total this year. This figure brings the provisional yearly total to 18,565, a 42% decrease from the same period last year. The Home Secretary has ordered an urgent review following two undetected landings.
Police officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.
Anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has warned that the south coast is unprepared for migrant arrivals. This comes after protests in Portsmouth following the arrival of around 140 migrants, with masked demonstrators blocking roads. The Home Office condemned the behaviour.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.